The firstIndian Prime Minister to visitPalestine, Modi was speaking after holding bilateral talks with President Mahmoud Abbas.

Prime Minister Modi, who is on his maiden trip to Palestine, will be received by President Mahmoud Abbas before the ceremonial welcome in the compound of the Presidential Headquarters, also known as Muqata'a. As one goes through historical records, it becomes amply clear that Modi being the first Indian Prime Minister to land in Palestinian territory is due to a mere technicality.

During the bilateral meeting with PM Modi, Sultan Qaboos appreciated the contribution of honest and hard working Indian nationals in the development of Oman, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. From there he visited the UAE, before arriving in Oman.

The Mausoleum of Yasser Arafat was unveiled on November 10, 2007 and is located adjacent to the compound of Presidential Headquarters (Al-Muqata'a).

"The growing ties between them could be positive, because now India has more leverage with Israel and can pressure it in our favor", he said. He favoured the path of negotiation for establishing peace in the region.

"We believe a permanent solution to Palestine is possible through dialogue". Only diplomacy and farsightedness can set free from violence and baggage of the past.

The unilateral United States decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was challenged at the UN General Assembly where 128 nations, including India, voted to turn down the move as "null and void". "Palestinian interests have always got our support and remained at the top in our foreign policy".

After concluding his historic tour to Palestine, Mr Modi reached Abu Dhabi yesterday evening as part of his three-nation visit. This is the first stone temple to be built in Abu Dhabi off Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway.

Modi will be laying the foundation stone for the temple on 11 February from the Dubai Opera House, via video conferencing. He said the rulers of the UAE had expressed much confidence in Indian values - and it is now incumbent upon the Indian community to fulfil those expectations.

It will be completed by 2020, and open to people of all religious backgrounds.

The 20-year-old will take the ice in hopes of keeping the United States in medal contention in the team figure skating event. Nationals last month that earned her selection for Pyeongchang, where she said she fears no competitor.

Highly respected quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo left the Eagles to become the Minnesota Vikings' next offensive coordinator. It seems the Indianapolis Colts have zeroed in on their next head coach and this time they're being thorough.

Kim Yong Nam on Friday took a picture with Moon and his wife Kim Jung-sook before entering the reception room. Moon said improved relations between the Koreas may be a step toward resolving the nuclear standoff.

The victims included the pastor of the church, according to police officials. "Everybody started panicking and screaming". The city, located about 500km south-east of Jakarta, is regarded as the cultural heart of Java, Indonesia's main island.

Notably, Bachchan underwent an abdominal surgery in Feb'12 at Seven Hills Hospital after which he was admitted for 12 days. Bachchan and Kapoor are seen in an entirely new avatar and the chemistry they share is out there for the world to see.

His pass to Salah was turned inside by the Egyptian for Firmino to apply the finishing touch for his 20th goal of the season. Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino has urged fans not to boo Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk on Sunday.

Saturday's tweet follows spousal abuse allegations against two Trump aides that roiled the White House over the past week. Ivanka Trump, who hired Hicks at her company prior to working for the Trump campaign, said Hicks was a "team player".

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moves next to the hard issue of immigration, with a procedural vote set for Monday. The massive nature of the deal perturbed some conservative Republicans because of concerns about the federal deficit .

The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH lifted its stake in shares of Tyson Foods by 130.5% in the 3rd quarter.

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